10.  EEPHUS

A rich, tangible story of obsession and love of something even when you know it’s time to let go of it. Purely authentic and highly original. More then just a sports movie.

9. NOEVELLE VAGUE

Making a film about the making of “breathless” in the style of the french new wave is a bold risk that highly pays off. Linklater was the perfect director for it. A film lovers film with also wider appeal

8. SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Hard ache, anxiety, depression and longing never looked so gorgeous. Never seems forced. One of the best edited films of the year. A fantastic ensemble cast, and wonderfully acted. Stellan Skarsgard should win an Oscar for his performance

7. TRAIN DREAMS

Intoxicating and absorbing. Production design is fabulous. Its paces is like a train and surreal like a dream. One of the best cinematography of the years. An absolute beautiful film with an tender story.

6. FRANKENSTEIN

A technical masterpiece. Del Toro gets Victor Frankenstein right. A rewatch is necessary to thoroughly enjoy. Best costume of the year.

5. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

One of the best scripts of the year, and one of the best casts of the year. Poignant to today’s atmosphere. Timing is everything in film and it had perfect timing. Lots of Oscar nominations it will receive

4. WEAPONS

Not only one of the best horror films of the year. It’s one of the best horror films of the last ten years.  A masterpiece that will live on.  A great script and keeps you on your toes throughout.

3. MARTY SUPREME

The best original script of the year, and the best acted film of the year. Perfectly casted. 

2. SINNERS

One of the most talked about films of the year. It will be required viewing in future film studies classes. Very personal and very out loud film.

1. HAMNET

Jesse Buckley giving the best performance of the year in the best directed film. Outstanding film making with the best ending of a film. Sensational film.